Monday, January 31, 2011

Congratulations to the Girl's Swim Team

Congratulations to Rachel Ling, Patricia Eidenire, Lucila Gambino, and Bettina Junghahn for making Honorable Mention in the Florida State Meet.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Congratulations to the Brain Bowl Team:

The MAST Makos Black History and Culture Brain Bowl team came in second in the Regional competition.
They did great winning every game until the final challenge.

Please congratulate:
Chenyere Osuji, the captain
Jennise Williams
Stecy Casseus
Tesia Thurmond
Carlos Perez
Michelot Michel

for their great effort in spending several months preparing for this competition and performing with excellence in front of auditorium full of people.

Calendar 1.31 - 2.12.11

Week Long Activities (1/31-2/4)
Interactive Stuff Drive
SGA Valentine Gram Sales

Monday, January 31st
9:15 AM: Adm. Team & Calendar Meeting (BOD)
3:15 PM: First Day of Water Polo Practice
7:00 PM: PTSA Meeting Guest Speaker Judge Beth Bloom

Tuesday, February 1st
9:00 AM: Freshmen Captains Call
3:30 PM: Mr. Mako Practice

Wednesday, February 2nd
8:00 AM: JROTC Field Trip
9:00 AM: Safe School Symposium
6:00 PM: Athletic Meeting for Water Polo Parents
(Auditorium)

Thursday, February 3rd
Early Release Day
SSHS - Model UN to University of Florida

Friday, February 4th
SSHS - Model UN to University of Florida
3:30 PM: NHS Film Festival (Auditorium)

Saturday, February 5th
7:00 AM: NOSB

Week Long Activities (2/7-2/11)
Interactive Stuff Drive
SGA Valentine Gram Sales
Valentines Dance Ticket Sales
Monday, February 7th
SSHS - Model UN to University of Florida
9:15 AM: Adm. Team & Calendar Meeting (BOD)

Tuesday, February 8th
9:00 AM: Sophomore Captains Call
3:15 PM: SHAPE Cupcake Sale
3:30 PM: Mr. Mako Practice
3:30 PM: EESAC Meeting

Wednesday, February 9th
8:00 AM: Tentative FT to Cape Florida
8:30 AM: Tentative JROTC FT to Opalocka Air Station
9:00 AM: Activities Period
3:15 PM: SHAPE Cupcake Sale

Thursday, February 10th
7:00 PM: ABC Booster Club Meeting

Friday, February 11th
8:00 PM: GSA Dance

Saturday, February 12th
ACT Testing


Thursday, January 27, 2011

Congratulations to MAST Academy's Young Scientists!

Congratulations to MAST Academy young scientists for their performance in the Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

The recipients of Honorable Mention Award are: Keaton Scanlon and Yurimar Jaen

The Recipients of Excellence Award are: Daniela Muino, Ana Mifsud and Clarissa Trabanino; Carolina Almonacid; Carolina Giraldo and Minh Nguyen; additionally Carolina and Minh won the Psychological Society award.

And the recipient of Superior Award is Yue Yuan (Jane); Jane is also representing Miami Dade County Public School in the State Competition.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Calendar 1.24.11 - 2.5.11

Week Long Activities (1/24-1/28)
Interact Stuff Drive
Girls Soccer Uniform Collections

Monday, January 24th
9:15 AM: Adm. Team & Calendar Meeting (BOD)

Tuesday, January 25th
9:00 AM: Senior Captains Call
3:15 PM: SHAPE Bake sale
3:30 PM: Mr. Mako Practice (Auditorium)

Wednesday, January 26th
JROTC Pass and Review
3:15 PM: SHAPE Bake sale

Thursday, January 27th
11:00 AM: Sunshine Lunch
3:15 PM: Smoothie Fundraiser
5:00 PM: PTSA Reflections Meeting

Friday, January 28th
8:00 AM - approximately Noon (Homeport)
Interim Assessments for 9th, 10th,(Reading & Mathematics) 
and 11th (Science) grade students. 


Week Long Activities (1/31-2/4)
Interactive Stuff Drive
SGA Valentine Gram Sales

Monday, January 31st
9:15 AM: Adm. Team & Calendar Meeting (BOD)
3:15 PM: First Water Polo Practice
7:00 PM: PTSA Meeting

Tuesday, February 1st
9:00 AM: Freshmen Captains Call
3:30 PM: Mr. Mako Practice

Wednesday, February 2nd
8:00 AM: JROTC Field Trip
9:00 AM: Safe School Symposium

Thursday, February 3rd
Early Release Day
SSHS - Model UN to University of Florida
1:30 PM: Junior BBQ

Friday, February 4th
SSHS - Model UN to University of Florida

Saturday, February 5th
7:00 AM: NOSB


Wednesday, January 12, 2011

UF Lombardi Scholarship Program deadline 1.31.2011

The University of Florida is proud to announce the tenth year of our Lombardi Scholarship Program and the second year ofour Stamps Scholar Program. Students selected for these awards exemplify a commitment to excellence, community service, and public responsibility. We are seeking your help to identify an outstanding senior from your school who is seeking admission to UF for fall or summer 2011. The postmark deadline for student application is January 31, 2011 (nomination forms are to be included in the applicant's packet). Note that admission decisions will not be made by this date, but the committee will take decisions into account when they become available February 11. For your convenience, you can fmd the application and nomination forms on our web site at http://www.honors.ufl.edu/lombardi/

Bronfman Youth Fellowships Summer in Israel - Apply by 1.20.11

THE BRONFMAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIPS IN ISRAEL 2011 -5771
THE SCH EDULE for the 2011 Fellowship summer is as follows:
•Orientation in New York City and departure to Israel is on June 28, 2011
•The return home from Israel is on August 3, 2011
•Follow-up Seminar in New York City is in November 2011
•Mifgash retreat in December 2011

TO APPLY visit our website at www.bronfman.org
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS online by January 20, 2011
Finalists will be notified March 1, 2011
Interviews will take place in March. Fellowship recipients will be notified the first week of April 2011.
The Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel
163 Delaware Avenue, Suite 102, Delmar, NY 12054
Telephone: 518-475-7212 Fax: 518-475-7207 Email: info@byfi.org

PTSA Annual Auction & Dinner - Friday, March 4, 2011 at 7pm


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Click here for Mail-in RSVP Form
Click here for Auction Donor Form
Click here to RSVP and pay via PAYPAL

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!




MAST Academy PTSA Annual Auction & Dinner
Celebrating 20 Years of MAST Excellence
Friday, March 4, 2011 at 7 pm
The Links at Crandon Golf Course, 6700 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne

4 Easy Ways to Help Out: 
1)   Become an Event Sponsor2)   Buy Tickets & Attend (or donate to a teacher)3)   Solicit and/or Donate Auction Items (Popular categories:
Home / Sports & Fitness / Retail / Travel & Entertainment / Retail / Food & Drink / Education / Health & Beauty)
4)   Buy an ad in Event Program (business or personal)



TREASURE ISLAND 
CELEBRATION
AUCTION • DINNER • DANCING • ENTERTAINMENT
The Patxi Pastor All-Star Band
Featuring American Idol’s Christina Christian and performers from Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band,
Bob Marley’s Wailers, Miles Davis Band, Daiquiri & James Montgomery Blues Band
Tickets: $75 per person before February 1st, 2011 ($100 after 2/1/11)
Reserved table of 10: $1,000 (includes VIP reception)
Sponsorship Levels:
Gold Sponsor - $5,000 - $9,999
8 tickets to VIP reception & main event,
full page ad in program, on-site banner,
Mention in publicity materials
Silver Sponsor - $2,500 - $4,999
6 tickets to VIP reception & main event;
½ page ad in program and on-site banner
Bronze Sponsor - $1,000 - $2,499
4 tickets to VIP reception & main event,
¼ page ad in program, VIP auction check-in/out
Copper Sponsor - $500 - $999
2 tickets to VIP reception & main event,
recognition in program, VIP auction check-in/out
Program Advertising:

Full Page (8” x 5 ½”) $500
Half Page (4” x 5 ½”) $250
Business Card (2” x 3 ½”) $100

Email artwork (JPEG) with reply form
by 2/1/11 to beachbuzz@att.net. Questions?
Call Debra Leibowitz 305-531-7887
Gloria Barbier 305-495-9473

Proceeds to fund Guidance Counselor,College Advisement & Clubs/Activities at MAST Academy,a public magnet high school serving studentsthroughout Miami-Dade County.
MAST Academy PTSA is 501(c)3   (Tax Certificate #85-8012628267C-9)

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

National Scholarship - Submit by 3.1

STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDELINES

FOR CONTINENTAL SOCIETIES, INC. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Continental Societies, Incorporated is a national organization whose purpose is to promote the economic, educational and social welfare of underserved and disadvantaged children and youth; to enhance their recreational activities; and to promote additional experiences necessary for their optimal development.
The organization awards five Scholarships to deserving young people – one in each of the four regions of the Societies, and one National recipient. Applications MUST be TYPED and submitted to a Chapter Representative. Scholarships are awarded in June.

Applications should be submitted as follows:

ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior attending college for the first time. Applicant must have applied to and been accepted by a four-year college or university.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Each applicant must submit an Essay (500 word minimum). The essay should include the following:

  • Long Range and Short Term Goals (Review committee must be able to clearly identify specific goals.)
  • Plans for Educational Support (financial, academic, etc.).
  • Statement identifying why applicant should receive the scholarship.
  • Costs from the accepting institution (Tuition, room & board, and fees).
  • Personal Achievements including honors and awards (School, community, church and/or employment).

The applicants must have a personal interview with the local Chapter Scholarship Committee or President, and provide a picture suitable for publication.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Letter of Graduation Substantiation from school official (principal or counselor on institution letterhead)
  • Copy of College Acceptance Letter
  • Official High School Transcript (must have school’s official stamp or seal) or Letter of Substantiation (as above)
  • Class Rank
  • Grade Point Average (GPA)
  • ACT/SAT Scores
  • Three Letters of Reference (one each from School Personnel, Community and Church or Employer)
  • List of Memberships and Affiliations, plus Honors and Awards

APPLICANT’S CHECKLIST and ENDORSEMENTS
Each applicant must complete and attach the Scholarship Application Checklist verifying all components
submitted. The reverse side of the application provides Continental Societies, Incorporated policy statements which must be initialed or signed as indicated, by the applicant.
GOOD LUCK!

APPLICATION DEADLINE
The National Committee will not accept applications directly. All applications should be submitted through the approved channels. No applications will be accepted after the MARCH 1st deadline date.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION BY MARCH 1st TO:
Continental Societies, Inc.
Greater Miami Chapter
ATTN: Scholarship Chairperson
P. O. Box 162238
Miami, FL 33116
Email: miacontinentals@bellsouth.net
Click here for application form.

High School Juniors - Leadership Summer Programs

Do you know.... any academically strong high school students with great leadership potential?

If so, we have great news for you! LEAD is currently accepting applications for our three summer programs: LEAD Business, LEAD Engineering, and LEAD Global.

LEAD Business (SBI): Available for high school juniors with a 3.0 GPA or better who are involved in their schools and communities. Participating universities include: Dartmouth College, Duke University, Northwestern University, Stanford University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia. SBIs are 3 to 4 week residential programs that immerse participants in a range of topics from finance and marketing, to e-commerce and entrepreneurship. Application deadline is January 25, 2011.

LEAD Engineering (SEI): Available for high school sophomores and juniors with a 3.2 GPA or better who show great interest in mathematics and the sciences.

Participating universities include California Institute of Technology, University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, Villanova University, Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Virginia. The SEI curriculum focuses on areas of engineering including electrical, mechanical, civil, computer and civil engineering; associated disciplines such as chemical, biotech, biomolecular, materials science, aerospace, polymer-textile/fiber and technological systems are also studied. Application deadline is January 25, 2011.

LEAD Global (SGI): Available for high school sophomores with a 3.0 GPA who are ready to live and study abroad. The Global program exposes American students to global career opportunities alongside peers from different countries in one program so that all participants might make better informed decisions when choosing a college or profession. LEAD Global will take place in Cape Town, South Africa at the University of Cape Town. Application deadline is January 25, 2011.

Applications are available online for download. Please visit www.leadprogram.org to download an application. If you have any questions, please email us at officemanager@leadprogram.org or call us at (215) 753-2490.

LEAD Program
14 East Hartwell Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-753-2490
215-753-2495 (fax)

www.leadprogram.org

info@leadprogram.org

Bright Futures, Grants, Scholarships, Work Study Programs.

Seniors: Please remind your friends to register.
Parents: Please remind your seniors to register.
Teachers: Please remind all your seniors to register.

Florida Bright Futures And Other Grants,
Scholarships And Work Study Programs
 
2010 High School Graduates


All Seniors, Please carefully read!
This is very important to everyone!!

As of December 1, you may now go on line and register for Florida Bright Futures and other Grants, Scholarships and work study programs offered by the State of Florida. Even if you think that you will not qualify for Bright Futures - there are a number of nice grants, work-study programs and low interest student loan programs that are offered by the state - so please register today!

http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/
Please carefully read the information found at link# 7 “APPLICATION CHECKLIST” to better understand your responsibilities in the application process.

A COUPLE OF POINTERS:

1. (#13) Identify the Florida County where you attended high school.  It is in the table as “Dade”
2. (#22) Our graduation date is      06/0 6/2011
3. (#23) “In the fall of 2010, I will be classified as: “Freshman, “first time in college”
4. If you don't know what college that you will be attending...enter an in-state school.  Remember that Florida Financial Aid and Bright Futures cannot pay for out-of-state colleges.

5. (#25) Ignore #25 because you are graduating from High School. 

6. (#26) If you do not know your Weighted / Unweighted GPA, make your closest guess If you r GPA is close to a 3.0 (2.8 or 2.9) put 3.0 anyway. Florida Financial Aid and Bright Futures will get your actual GPA off your official transcript that will be sent by the school.

7. (#29) Be sure to check one of the tests!

8. (#35 & #36) I always recommend that you say “yes” to work-study and “student loans”. You can always deny them later on if you do not need this type of financial aid.

9. (#37) you must authorize your SAT/ACT scores and grades so check yes!

10. (#38) Please read this question carefully and correctly answer it.
All Seniors planning to apply to a Florida 4-year private/public university, a 2-year community college, or a vocational/technical school are required to register. For students planning to go out of state, as a back-up, go ahead and apply by entering the name of the in-state College or university you play to use as your back-up. You never know what might happen.

11.  You must register by the end of your senior year or you will loose your Bright Futures eligibility. In other words...If you don't register and go out of the state of Florida to college and then later return to go to a Florida school, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR BF AWARD.

- Save and submit your application / Note And Correct Errors If Made Then Resubmit Your  Application
- Print your results and put them in a file.
- When finished click on "Home" at the bottom of the page.

Important Links:

Please see Mrs. Cosgrove if you have any questions or problems completing this application! She will be monitoring who has applied and who has not applied. Everyone  should register by January 31, 2011 – before the first evaluation.

Community of Scholars Summer Program

American University invites you to enroll in Community of Scholars, a high school summer program at AU’s School of International Service, the largest school of international affairs in the United States.
Students will broaden their understanding of international affairs by enrolling in a 3-credit college class in foreign policy, international conflict resolution, or global health and the environment. Small, seminar-style classes enable professors to challenge and engage students. The courses are complemented with guest speakers, visits to DC sites such as the State Department and Pentagon, and workshops to build college skills. 
Learn about our different course options at www.american.edu/sis/communityofscholars or email us at communityofscholars@american.edu. 

ExxonMobil Scholarship

Named for the first African American to walk in space,  ExxonMobil
Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships  are now available  for
2011 graduating high school seniors in school districts represented by
the Council of the Great City Schools.   

Four scholarships for two males and two females -- $5,000 each -- will
be awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students on behalf
of the former NASA astronaut, physician and businessman, Dr. Bernard
Harris.  Deadline for submissions is April 1, 2011. 

Here's the link to the program:
http://www.cgcs.org/Awards/ExxonMobil2011.pdf.

Calendar 1.10 - 1.21.11

Week Long Activities (1/10-1/14)
Class of 2013 T-Shirt Sales
** Auditorium Closed **

Monday, January 10th
9:15 AM: Adm. Team & Calendar Meeting (BOD)
3:15 PM: JROTC Bakesale
3:30 PM: Boys Soccer vs. Miami Christian (Village Green)

Tuesday, January 11th
9:00 AM: Sophomore Captains Call -(Cafeteria)
3:30 PM: Girls Soccer vs. Hialeah Gardens (at Hialeah Gardens)
3:30 PM: Mr. Mako Practice (Auditorium)
3:30 PM: EESAC Meeting

Wednesday, January 12th
Senior Grad Nite Deposit Collection
9:00 AM: Activities Period
3:30 PM: Junior Smoothie Sales
4:00 PM: Boys Soccer vs. Miami Edison (Little Haiti Soccer Park)

Thursday, January 13th
Senior Grad Nite Deposit Collection
7:00 PM: ABC Booster Club Meeting (BOD)

Friday, January 14th
2nd and 6th Period Midterm Exams
3:30 PM: Boys Soccer vs. Curley (Village Green


Week Long Activities (1/17-1/21)
Interactive Stuff Drive

Monday, January 17th
Dr. Martin Luther King Day—No School

Tuesday, January 18th
3rd and 5th Period Midterm Exams
7:00 AM: Division of Mathematics, Science and Advanced Academic
Programs PD Day
9:00 AM: Junior Captains Call
11:00 AM: Senior Announcement Sales—3rd Payment
3:30 PM: Mr. Mako Practice (Auditorium)

Wednesday, January 19th
4th and 7th Period Midterm Exams
3:15 PM: FCCLA Bake Sale

Thursday, January 20th
1st Period Midterm Exam
3:30 PM: Boys Soccer vs. South Miami (at South Miami)
6:30 PM: Freshmen Lock-In

Friday, January 14th
Teacher Planning Day
Grades due for 2nd Quarter

Friday, January 7, 2011

Auditions for "Chicago" January 31 - February 4, 2011

Students! Try out for MAST Academy's production of "Chicago".  Auditions will be running from January 31 - February 4 (3:30 - 4:30 pm).  Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes, singing voices, and acting hats!  See Sara Linares or Audrey Aradanas if you have any questions.  Sponsor: Vincent Hamilton.

CPR Re-certification 1.21.2011

All students and staff who need to challenge their current certification to renew their card for CPR should report to room 39 on Friday, January 21, 2011 (Teacher Planning Day) from 10 am to noon.  The certification card fee is $11.00.  Please contact Mrs. Henderickson-Garcia with any questions.

Afternoon of Poetry - February 17, 2011

Any student interested in performing in the "Afternoon of Poetry", please contact Sara Linares, Raneen Jadallah or NEHS Officers.  The event will be held on 2.17.2011 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm.  Extra credit will be provided by some teachers.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Rally Before Tally - January 19, 2011

The Rally BEFORE Tally will take place on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Jungle Island, located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, Florida 33132.  Its success will be determined by the turnout from our community. 
 
At this event you will have an opportunity to meet with members of the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation.  Many newly elected members to serve in Tallahassee will be present, and the rally presents an opportunity for constituents to talk about the future of public education in Florida.